Now that’s defense.

Chesapeake turned in one of its best defensive performances of the season as the Panthers routed the Wayne Pioneers 61-32 Wednesday in the semifinals of the Huntington St. Joseph Invitational at Memorial Field House.

“To give up 19 points in three quarters is a good effort. We guarded pretty well,” said Panthers’ coach Ryan Davis.

Nathan Copley had 12 points and Kyle Webb 11 to lead a balanced offense for the Panthers (7-3) who play rival Fairland at 9 p.m. Friday in the SJI championship.

Chesapeake led 11-5 after the first quarter and 26-9 at the break. The lead was 47-19 after three quarters and the junior varsity finished the game.

Chesapeake 11 15 21 14 = 61

Wayne 4 5 10 13 = 32

CHESAPEAKE (7-3): Seth Skeens 0 0 0-0 0, Gunner Hill 0 0 0-0 0, Peter Hintz 2 0 0-0 4, Nathan Copley e 2 0-0 12, Patrick Hintz 1 0 0-0 2, Drew Brock 1 0 0-0 2, Matt Angle 2 0 3-4 7, Colton Lindsey 2 0 1-2 5, Brandon Noble 0 0 0-0 0, Kyle Webb 1 0 9-10 11, Dillon Nichols 0 0 0-0 0, Austin McMaster 3 0 2-2 8, Trent Saunders 3 0 0-0 6, Seth Ransbottom 0 0 0-0 0, Travis Zimmerman 2 0 0-0 4. Totals: 20 2 15-18 61. Fouls: 16. Fouled out: None.

WAYNE (NA): Garrett Stevens 3 0 3-4 9, Derek White 1 0 0-0 2, Neal Dillon 1 0 1-3 3, Josh Meddings 3 0 0-0 6, Cory Arsburger 1 0-0 1-2 3, Seth Merritt 2 0 0-0 4, Chase Perry 1 0 3-6 5. Totals; 12 0 8-15 32. Fouls: 12. Fouled out: None.